AU - Sale - Race 1

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

39.3K

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Verdict

MAD ABOUT MAGNUS (5) looks very hard to beat. She debuted here and was well backed to start $1.95, showing speed but just overrun late to be beaten under a length. She should come on nicely from that and any natural improvement sees her too quick. ALPHABET (3) resumes. She was close up in a couple of good maidens before a spell and can return in good order, look for her late in the piece. NIMCHA (6) wasn't far away first up over this trip at Mornington and draws to sit on speed again here with more to come. PEIRIANT (2) has placed in both starts to date, huge odds on debut but proving that was no fluke at Cranbourne with another solid effort. Respecting again. KAPOLEI (4) is a filly by Street Boss on debut for the O'Brien yard who has jumped out well and has claims.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Was well-supported at debut, rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 5f, 0.9 len behind Cattle Camp carrying 126lbs at $1.95. Better for that and will be very hard to catch. 1st Pick 5 Mad About Magnus Jockey: Ben Allen Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes J: Ben Allen T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	151	-	-	-	39%	13/8
Analysis Was well-supported at debut, rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 5f, 0.9 len behind Cattle Camp carrying 126lbs at $1.95. Better for that and will be very hard to catch.
3	Filly back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw January 20 over 5f, 2 len behind Superliv carrying 123lbs at $6.50. Previously first up, sixth of 12 at Werribee 3yo Mdn-Sw December 7 over 5f, soft track, 5.5 len behind Royal Rendezvous with 123lbs at $6.50. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Should go well fresh. 2nd Pick 3 Alphabet Jockey: Damien Thornton Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman J: Damien Thornton T: Anthony & Sam Freedman	128	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Filly back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw January 20 over 5f, 2 len behind Superliv carrying 123lbs at $6.50. Previously first up, sixth of 12 at Werribee 3yo Mdn-Sw December 7 over 5f, soft track, 5.5 len behind Royal Rendezvous with 123lbs at $6.50. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Should go well fresh.
6	Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 28 over 5f, 1.5 len behind Catch It Kiss It carrying 123lbs at $10. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on December 19 over 5f, 7 len behind Set Me Loose with 123lbs at $8. Fitter and draws for every chance. 3rd Pick 6 Nimcha Jockey: Daniel Stackhouse Trainer: Anthony & Sam Freedman J: Daniel Stackhouse T: Anthony & Sam Freedman	114	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 28 over 5f, 1.5 len behind Catch It Kiss It carrying 123lbs at $10. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on December 19 over 5f, 7 len behind Set Me Loose with 123lbs at $8. Fitter and draws for every chance.

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